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cxppatee's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thelibraryofamy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookishbowen's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Vibes - Bored
Recommended for your Grandma
This wasn't a bad book, but I didn't care about any of the characters or the so called plot. It was a quiet and cozy sort of story of book that my grandmother would read, but to me it lacked any heart or depth. Even the more serious topics that were brought up I was disconnected to. The pacing was inconsistent which made the narrative not flow well. The romance seemed to come out of nowhere and the flirting seemed really awkward but not in a cute way, more in a 'elder family member flirts with the bus driver' kinda way.
Recommended for your Grandma
This wasn't a bad book, but I didn't care about any of the characters or the so called plot. It was a quiet and cozy sort of story of book that my grandmother would read, but to me it lacked any heart or depth. Even the more serious topics that were brought up I was disconnected to. The pacing was inconsistent which made the narrative not flow well. The romance seemed to come out of nowhere and the flirting seemed really awkward but not in a cute way, more in a 'elder family member flirts with the bus driver' kinda way.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
4.0
A Cornish Summer at Pear Tree Farm - Angela Britnell
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Nessa Vivian is determined to keep her parents’ business afloat, but Pear Tree Farm near the backwater Cornish village of Polgarth didn’t do well as farm, and it’s not faring much better as a camp site. Maybe it’s due to Nessa’s habit of taking in troubled runaways, like ex-soldier Crispin, for next to nothing. Or perhaps her highly-strung sister Lowena is right – caravans named after Beatles’ songs and homegrown pears are not enough to turn the farm into a tourist haven.
Then another troubled runaway turns up, posing the greatest threat yet. Ex-musician Ward Spencer from Tennessee is certainly intriguing, but could his plans to put nearby Tregereth House on the map mean Pear Tree Farm is finished – or does his arrival signal a second lease of life, and not just for Nessa’s business?
I found this book difficult to put down, all the characters were just so easy to warm to. An entertaining read, perfect for the last few days of summer. It is a quick, easy to read, light-hearted book that I managed to read in one sitting.
With never-ending drama for Nessa, and surprising twists to the tale, there is enough to keep the reader interested to the end. Some of the backstories will be sure to touch you.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Nessa Vivian is determined to keep her parents’ business afloat, but Pear Tree Farm near the backwater Cornish village of Polgarth didn’t do well as farm, and it’s not faring much better as a camp site. Maybe it’s due to Nessa’s habit of taking in troubled runaways, like ex-soldier Crispin, for next to nothing. Or perhaps her highly-strung sister Lowena is right – caravans named after Beatles’ songs and homegrown pears are not enough to turn the farm into a tourist haven.
Then another troubled runaway turns up, posing the greatest threat yet. Ex-musician Ward Spencer from Tennessee is certainly intriguing, but could his plans to put nearby Tregereth House on the map mean Pear Tree Farm is finished – or does his arrival signal a second lease of life, and not just for Nessa’s business?
I found this book difficult to put down, all the characters were just so easy to warm to. An entertaining read, perfect for the last few days of summer. It is a quick, easy to read, light-hearted book that I managed to read in one sitting.
With never-ending drama for Nessa, and surprising twists to the tale, there is enough to keep the reader interested to the end. Some of the backstories will be sure to touch you.
Rating 4/5
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